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When assigning blame for recent price rises and for the creation of artificial shortages by diversion of goods to foreign-currency-only tuckshops and retailers, we need to be able to find those actually responsible in the value chain so effective action can be taken. It can be easy to blame the final retailer, and in some […]

Fungi Kwaramba-Political Editor AHEAD of this year’s elections, even the blind can see an impending Zanu PF victory, the tell-tale signs are there, festooned on modern roads in every part of the country, dams, and remarkable progress towards attainment of Vision 2030, to become an upper-middle income economy. Reaching every part of the country, President […]

Obert Chifamba-Agri-Insight IT seems country clubs have quietly gone “absent without official leave” from their critical role of serving as platforms for farmers to share and exchange vital information on agriculture. This has prompted Government to push for their rehabilitation and revival so that they play a part in the current push to commercialise farming.  […]

Richard Mahomva LAST Saturday President Mnangagwa was in Binga at Kariyangwe Secondary School under Chief Siansali to officiate at the national culture month celebrations in tandem with the continental celebration of Africa Day.  Such a pleasure to see the Head of State in once forgotten parts of our country.  The gesture itself was not only […]

Kingsley Ighobor-Correspondent Captain Cecilia Erzuah, an accomplished Ghanaian peacekeeper with the United Nations, has an inspiring message for young African women: “Gone are the days when women were pushed to the background. Join the armed forces in your country and prove that women are just as capable as men.” In recognition of her outstanding efforts […]

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday in Washington, DC. The following day, Wang met with US trade representative Katherine Tai in Detroit. US’ economic and trade policy toward China became the primary concern in both meetings. The main concerns from the Chinese side are: the US’ semi-conductor […]

The Herald, May 30, 1981 THE Government will announce the new name for Salisbury and new street names within the next month or two, the Minister of Local Government and Housing Mr Edson Zvobgo, told an annual ACCOZ congress here yesterday. The new ACCOZ president, Mr Abner Botsh, asked during the open business session when […]

Moses Magadza JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Standing Committee on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has emphasized the importance of addressing the issue of debt ceiling in SADC member states. The committee met under the theme “Debt Ceiling in SADC Member States,” to discuss the impact of trade, industry, […]

Sifelani Tsiko Innovations Editor More efforts should be made to produce research outputs that develop entrepreneurial skills to leverage knowledge-based products, goods and services towards industrialisation and modernisation of the country, says University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Prof Paul Mapfumo.   Speaking at the opening of the 2023 edition of the Research Innovation and Industrialisation […]

LAUNCHING National Cultural Month in Binga district was not just fulfilling the Second Republic’s determination to make sure all parts of Zimbabwe are included in national events, with no part left behind, but also sends several other very clear messages that help us understand just what culture is. There are still some who see culture […]

Masimba Mavaza Correspondent There is a doctrine of sovereignty of nations enshrined in the United Nations Convention. This entails that all states, regardless of their economy, are the same. Sovereignty has nothing to do with power or size; each country must rule itself without interference from another nation. The UN promotes world order. The  violation […]

Dr Chido Rwafa-Madzvamutse Mental Health As discussed in previous articles mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a meaningful contribution to their community. Mental well-being […]

Naledi Lindarose Maunganidze-Madzara As we go to the ballot box in the harmonised elections in a few months, every woman has a reason to vote for Zanu PF presidential candidate President Mnangagwa. This is because President Mnangagwa is the only presidential candidate who has done a lot to help uplift the status of women in […]

The Herald, May 29, 1981 THE Government is determined to take measures to keep prices under control, the Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Senator Bernard Chidzero, told the ACCOZ congress. He said people could expect a strengthening of existing controls and legislation as the need arose. But he said also that the measures would […]